Internet Sources / Think Tanks
The centers and institutes listed below post policy papers and other information on their sites.
In addition to policy papers, many datasets and statistics are available on the Web. Trying searching Goold using "data," "datasets," or "statistics" and topic keywords.
- Annenberg Public Policy CenterThe Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania has focused on communication policy since its founding in 1993.
- Brookings InstitutionThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, conducting research on democracy, social and economic welfare, and international affairs.
- Center for American ProgressThe Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action; liberal/progressive in stance.
- Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesThe Center conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals.
- Heritage FoundationThe Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies
- Institute for Policy ResearchThis institute, based at Northwestern Univ, provides numerous links to full-text policy briefs.
- PolicyArchive.orgComprehensive digital library of public policy research containing over 30,000 documents. Free registration to access documents.
- PublicAgenda.orgWeb site for Public Agenda, a public opinion research and public engagement organization
- RAND InstituteThe RAND Institute is a nonprofit institute that works to improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.
